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Singapore votes in test of ruling party’s monopoly
May 3, 2025
Singapore votes in test of ruling party’s monopoly
Sinagpore Reuters — Singapore is holding an election on Saturday almost certain to perpetuate the unbroken rule of the People’s…
Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance
May 3, 2025
Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance
CNN — The White House unveiled a budget blueprint Friday that would pump more money into defense and homeland security,…
Vance says war in Ukraine ‘not going to end any time soon,’ hours after US signs minerals deal with Kyiv
May 3, 2025
Vance says war in Ukraine ‘not going to end any time soon,’ hours after US signs minerals deal with Kyiv
CNN — US Vice President JD Vance said the war in Ukraine is “not going to end any time soon,”…
Myanmar’s earthquake devastated the war-torn nation. For its reviled military leaders, it has brought opportunity
May 3, 2025
Myanmar’s earthquake devastated the war-torn nation. For its reviled military leaders, it has brought opportunity
CNN — Earthquakes are devastating for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, but for military dictators clinging…
Trump’s crackdown on Chinese imports has now ended a key shipping exemption – and millions of Americans will soon feel the impact
May 2, 2025
Trump’s crackdown on Chinese imports has now ended a key shipping exemption – and millions of Americans will soon feel the impact
Many Americans might not have felt major effects from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs – until now. That’s because a…
US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal after months of tense negotiations
May 1, 2025
US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal after months of tense negotiations
CNN — The United States and Ukraine have signed an “economic partnership agreement” that will give Washington access to Kyiv’s…
McDonald’s just had its worst quarter since Covid. It said customers are getting nervous
May 1, 2025
McDonald’s just had its worst quarter since Covid. It said customers are getting nervous
New York CNN — McDonald’s sales dropped in the beginning of the year, marking the second consecutive quarter of declines…
China suggests Covid-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation
May 1, 2025
China suggests Covid-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation
Beijing Reuters — China restated its case that Covid-19 may have originated in the United States in a white paper…
After Putin calls for three-day ceasefire, Trump reiterates demand for permanent Ukraine truce
May 1, 2025
After Putin calls for three-day ceasefire, Trump reiterates demand for permanent Ukraine truce
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next month, a move met…
Trump’s temper has CEOs running scared. They’re missing a huge opportunity
April 30, 2025
Trump’s temper has CEOs running scared. They’re missing a huge opportunity
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